How Rich Dad Poor Dad Made Robert Kiyosaki Famous
"Business is like a wheel barrow, nothing ever happens until you start pushing" - Robert Kiyosaki
Today, I will be bringing to you, the business success secrets of my most respected mentor. His name is Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. He is one of the most criticized personalities in history. If you have an opportunity to hear Robert T. Kiyosaki speak or you happen to read his book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, you will are bound to either love him or hate him.
When it comes to rating my mentors, He is unquestionably number one. Why? Because he influenced my life the most. He changed my concept of striving to be a highly paid employee to.......... let's leave my own story and go over to Kiyosaki's for some true life lessons.
Robert kiyosaki was born in 1947 and raised in Hawaii. His biological father, a man he referred to as "Poor Dad" was the superintendent of education for the state of Hawaii. At the age of nine, he had a conversation with his friend's father. A man he chose to call his "Rich Dad." This encounter with Rich dad turned his life around and his entrepreneurial spirit was stirred up. His first business failed at the age of nine. His second business also failed at the age of nine. You can read Rich Dad Poor Dad for the full story.
After graduating from college in New York, Kiyosaki joined the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam as an officer and gunship pilot. After the war in 1976, Robert Kiyosaki went to work for Xerox Corporation as a sales man.
In 1977, Kiyosaki started a company that brought the first nylon and Velcro surfer wallet to the market. He left Xerox Corporation in 1978 to run his business full time. The business boomed and made Kiyosaki and his partners a lot of money. In 1979, the nylon and Velcro company crashed, his two partners moved on to other businesses and he was left alone to rebuild the company. He rebuilt the business in 1981 and made himself a lot of money. In late 1983, Kiyosaki decided it was time to move on, so he left the nylon and Velcro company to his partners and walked away without asking for financial compensation.
Kiyosaki later founded an international education company in 1985 that taught business and investing to thousands of people throughout the world.
In 1994, Robert Kiyosaki sold the education company and through his investments, he was able to retire at the age of 47.
During his short-lived retirement, Robert Kiyosaki wrote "Rich Dad Poor Dad" which turned out to be one of the most controversial books in history and it has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The book was so successful that it was inducted into the Amazon Hall Of Fame and it also made the New York Times best sellers' list amongst others.
Today, the Rich Dad Company which was founded by Robert kiyosaki is a multi million dollar company operating in over 100 countries.
Three Entrepreneurial Lessons from Robert Kiyosaki.
1) Know what you want in life: At the age of nine, Kiyosaki made up his mind to be an entrepreneur. He set the goal to become a multi millionaire before the age of 30. Have you decided what you want to be? Do you have a goal? Have you set a target?
The reason i am asking these questions is because, i have come across people even entrepreneurs and business owners without goals. They can't even picture where they want to be five years from now. If you want to succeed in life, setting goals is a must.
2) Use every opportunity you have to increase your business skills: I think it's worthwhile you know that Robert Kiyosaki attended the Merchant Marine Academy and joined the Marine Corps to gain leadership skills. In business, your ability to lead your team and employees effectively will determine how well your business will perform. In business, leadership skills is not an option, it's a must.
Kiyosaki worked for Xerox Corporation as a sales man for four reasons:
To learn how to sell. To overcome shyness. To overcome the fear of rejection. To increase his communication skill.
He also attended several personal development, business and investment seminars.
Now that's for Robert Kiyosaki, what about you? What business skill have you picked up along the way? What price are you prepared to pay for knowledge? I think that's left for you to answer.
3) Stick to the process: Robert Kiyosaki was determined to stick to the process to achieve his goal of becoming a multi millionaire before the age of 30. Though he has zoomed past that goal, i think it's worthwhile we learn something from him which is Commitment, ability to remain steadfast even in the face of failure and uncertainty.
In conclusion, one thing i love about Robert Kiyosaki and have decided to emulate is "His ability to learn quickly from his mistakes" I think it is a character worth emulating.
Today, I will be bringing to you, the business success secrets of my most respected mentor. His name is Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. He is one of the most criticized personalities in history. If you have an opportunity to hear Robert T. Kiyosaki speak or you happen to read his book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, you will are bound to either love him or hate him.
When it comes to rating my mentors, He is unquestionably number one. Why? Because he influenced my life the most. He changed my concept of striving to be a highly paid employee to.......... let's leave my own story and go over to Kiyosaki's for some true life lessons.
Robert kiyosaki was born in 1947 and raised in Hawaii. His biological father, a man he referred to as "Poor Dad" was the superintendent of education for the state of Hawaii. At the age of nine, he had a conversation with his friend's father. A man he chose to call his "Rich Dad." This encounter with Rich dad turned his life around and his entrepreneurial spirit was stirred up. His first business failed at the age of nine. His second business also failed at the age of nine. You can read Rich Dad Poor Dad for the full story.
After graduating from college in New York, Kiyosaki joined the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam as an officer and gunship pilot. After the war in 1976, Robert Kiyosaki went to work for Xerox Corporation as a sales man.
In 1977, Kiyosaki started a company that brought the first nylon and Velcro surfer wallet to the market. He left Xerox Corporation in 1978 to run his business full time. The business boomed and made Kiyosaki and his partners a lot of money. In 1979, the nylon and Velcro company crashed, his two partners moved on to other businesses and he was left alone to rebuild the company. He rebuilt the business in 1981 and made himself a lot of money. In late 1983, Kiyosaki decided it was time to move on, so he left the nylon and Velcro company to his partners and walked away without asking for financial compensation.
Kiyosaki later founded an international education company in 1985 that taught business and investing to thousands of people throughout the world.
In 1994, Robert Kiyosaki sold the education company and through his investments, he was able to retire at the age of 47.
During his short-lived retirement, Robert Kiyosaki wrote "Rich Dad Poor Dad" which turned out to be one of the most controversial books in history and it has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The book was so successful that it was inducted into the Amazon Hall Of Fame and it also made the New York Times best sellers' list amongst others.
Today, the Rich Dad Company which was founded by Robert kiyosaki is a multi million dollar company operating in over 100 countries.
Three Entrepreneurial Lessons from Robert Kiyosaki.
1) Know what you want in life: At the age of nine, Kiyosaki made up his mind to be an entrepreneur. He set the goal to become a multi millionaire before the age of 30. Have you decided what you want to be? Do you have a goal? Have you set a target?
The reason i am asking these questions is because, i have come across people even entrepreneurs and business owners without goals. They can't even picture where they want to be five years from now. If you want to succeed in life, setting goals is a must.
2) Use every opportunity you have to increase your business skills: I think it's worthwhile you know that Robert Kiyosaki attended the Merchant Marine Academy and joined the Marine Corps to gain leadership skills. In business, your ability to lead your team and employees effectively will determine how well your business will perform. In business, leadership skills is not an option, it's a must.
Kiyosaki worked for Xerox Corporation as a sales man for four reasons:
To learn how to sell. To overcome shyness. To overcome the fear of rejection. To increase his communication skill.
He also attended several personal development, business and investment seminars.
Now that's for Robert Kiyosaki, what about you? What business skill have you picked up along the way? What price are you prepared to pay for knowledge? I think that's left for you to answer.
3) Stick to the process: Robert Kiyosaki was determined to stick to the process to achieve his goal of becoming a multi millionaire before the age of 30. Though he has zoomed past that goal, i think it's worthwhile we learn something from him which is Commitment, ability to remain steadfast even in the face of failure and uncertainty.
In conclusion, one thing i love about Robert Kiyosaki and have decided to emulate is "His ability to learn quickly from his mistakes" I think it is a character worth emulating.
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